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Welcome to the Women's Running Coaches Collective website. We are a talented group of women coaches who have come together to help promote women into our running coaching ranks, as well as support those already coaching. We have put content together here to help any woman interested in becoming a coach or who just wants to add to their knowledge of the sports of track and field, cross country, and road racing. Below is a video from our recent membership launch that explains more of what we are about. Look it over and please hit the button at the bottom of the page to become a member--it's free!
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What's New
WRCC's Interview with Three Young Coaches
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Three Oregon High School Head Coaches. Each in different phases of their careers, all young. Kari Strang of Summit HS is the newest of the group. Lincoln High School's Eric Dettman is just a few years into his head coaching career. Thor Esbensen of Wilson HS is the most seasoned of the three. Our conversation is open and honest. The three coaches talk about the demands and challenges of being a leader of both a team and a staff. They talk about what they feel they do well and honestly assess what they need to do better, about how they structure their season, and how they create a positive team culture. We learn that success as a high school head coach isn't just about winning. Listen to this fascinating conversation with three smart coaches who love what they do and want to share their passion for coaching with you. Click on the "What's New" button to be directed to the page with the interview of these coaches' conversations with Charlotte Lettis Richardson. |
Summit HS's Coach Kari Strang (left)
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Charlotte Richardson's Interview with running legend Jacqueline Hansen (Part 1 & 2)
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Jacqueline Hansen was a child of the 60's and a feminist in the 70's. She began running her senior year in HS. By 24 she won her first marathon in Culver City. In 1973 she won Boston. Over the next two years Jacqueline broke the WR in the marathon 3 times. She was the first woman to break 2:40 over 26.2 miles with a time of 2:38.19. Beyond her extraordinary running career, Jacquleine Hansen was the key agitator for the inclusion of the marathon and the 3K in the Olympics in 1984. Later she helped orchestrate the addition of the 10K in 1988, and the 5k in 1996. The incredible story of a woman who fought so others could run distances in the Olympics is fascinating and bittersweet. A pioneer runner and a great feminist who believed that women could and should run longer distances was motivated by her sense of justice. A. story full of drama and urgency, we get a glimpse back in time when women were just beginning their journey in distance running. (Click the button below to be taken to the interview.) |
NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) is excited to announce that the Women in Coaching Series – the fastest growing event at the annual USTFCCCA Convention for the past seven years – is going virtual in 2020!
Plus, it’s totally free and presented by MONDO.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE EVENT REGISTRATION PAGE
Beginning Thursday, December 3 at 8 pm ET and running each Thursday through December 17 at the same time, female coaches can network and participate in open discussions about important topics in the profession.
This opportunity is open to ALL female coaches – members and non-members, alike.
The format of the seminars will consist of a 25-minute segment, where the featured speaker will answer questions from a moderator, another 25-minute segment, where attendees will go into breakout rooms for a smaller, moderated discussion and then a 10-minute segment for a group discussion.
Here is a look at each session being offered.
Thursday, December 3
Discussion 1: “Leading a Program & Navigating 2020”
Featured Speaker: Porscha Dobson of Dartmouth
Thursday, December 10
Discussion 2: “Navigating Nutrition & Body Image With Athletes & Support Staff”
Featured Speaker: Maurica Powell of Washington
Thursday, December 17
Discussion 3: “Managing Image & Reputation In This Profession”
Featured Speaker: Sara Vergote of Ohio State
Remember: This opportunity is open to ALL female coaches – members and non-members, alike.
Plus, it’s totally free and presented by MONDO.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE EVENT REGISTRATION PAGE
Beginning Thursday, December 3 at 8 pm ET and running each Thursday through December 17 at the same time, female coaches can network and participate in open discussions about important topics in the profession.
This opportunity is open to ALL female coaches – members and non-members, alike.
The format of the seminars will consist of a 25-minute segment, where the featured speaker will answer questions from a moderator, another 25-minute segment, where attendees will go into breakout rooms for a smaller, moderated discussion and then a 10-minute segment for a group discussion.
Here is a look at each session being offered.
Thursday, December 3
Discussion 1: “Leading a Program & Navigating 2020”
Featured Speaker: Porscha Dobson of Dartmouth
Thursday, December 10
Discussion 2: “Navigating Nutrition & Body Image With Athletes & Support Staff”
Featured Speaker: Maurica Powell of Washington
Thursday, December 17
Discussion 3: “Managing Image & Reputation In This Profession”
Featured Speaker: Sara Vergote of Ohio State
Remember: This opportunity is open to ALL female coaches – members and non-members, alike.